Commissioner O'Rielly Letter to President Trump Regarding 5G Mid-Band Spectrum

I write to express my sincere appreciation for the extraordinary leadership you have shown on all communications policy matters, especially regarding 5G advanced wireless services, and to seek your direct assistance on an issue of great importance to our nation. I believe that only you personally, with your unique ability to cut through the bureaucratic stonewalling, can free the necessary
spectrum bands to provide our wireless providers the means to succeed.

Under your direction, the US military has been vastly improved and better funded to ensure it regains its prominence as the finest and strongest force ever seen on the face of the Earth. At the same time, it is clear that more can be done to improve spectrum efficiency within the Department of Defense (DoD). Indeed, the reallocation of spectrum from DoD is not mutually exclusive with national security and must be pursued for the betterment of the American people and to ensure the continued success of our military under your leadership. In sum, I believe that only with your personal and active engagement will DoD reduce its spectrum footprint in a timely manner to promote 5G services. I implore you to exercise your exemplary skills in responding to this critical need.